Colonoscopy

Preparation for Colonoscopy

Please call our office so we may confirm your procedure and go through these instructions with you.

Please have available your pharmacy information so the necessary prescriptions may be called in.

If the procedure is not confirmed, we may be required to change your procedure time/date.

Preparation for Colonoscopy

1 Week Prior

No blood thinners or aspirin

No vitamins with iron or iron supplements

No herbal supplements

3 Days Prior

No arthritis medication

No marijuana

No fruits or vegetables

Take 1 Dulcolax tablet at bedtime for 3 days

The Day Before the Procedure

No solid food or milk products

Allowed only clear liquids the entire day

If you take diabetes pills or insulin, take 1/2 your dose

Continue to take all your regular medications unless instructed otherwise

Begin taking the Trilyte Jug at ___ and consume 1/2 the Jug by ___

To help with the taste:chill the jug prior to drinking and chase down with either Vernors or Ginger Ale

If procedure time is before 11 am, drink second 1/2 between ___ & ___

Day of Procedure

If procedure time is after 11 am, drink second 1/2 between ___ & ___

No solid food

Continue to drink clear liquids until ___ hours prior to procedure

Do not take diabetes pills or insulin

Take only prescription medication for blood pressure, heart problems or seizures at least 4 hours prior

YOU WILL RECEIVE SEDATION AND NEED SOMEONE TO DRIVE YOU HOME. YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO DRIVE OR TAKE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION.

If you are on Coumadin*

You should stop taking it 1 week prior to the procedure and start taking LOVENOX as a bridging therapy – as per your primary care physician’s recommendation. It is your responsibility to contact your primary care physician and get the prescription for LOVENOX and follow their directions on how to use it. You must STOP LOVENOX the night before your procedure. If you need further clarification please contact our office.

Notes

The use of aspirin and certain arthritis medicines may predispose you to bleeding. Please review your medications with your doctor.

If you are taking any prescription or non-prescription drugs, consult your prescribing doctor for additional instructions prior to the procedure.

You will lose large amounts of fluids when Trilyte helps move your bowels. This is NORMAL.

Drink a lot of water or other clear liquids to help replace the fluids you will lose during bowel movements to ensure you are prepared for your procedure.

It is important to follow instructions for diet and dosing times EXACTLY in order to properly prepare for your procedure. If you have any problems following the instructions, please call our office right away.

Please keep in mind:

Many hospitals & centers will not permit the doctor to start the procedure unless the person responsible for driving the patient home is present.

As a courtesy to our office and patients who wish to be scheduled earlier please contact our office if you are unable to keep your appointment - 48 hours notice must be given or a cancellation fee of $200 will apply.

Please bring with you to the hospital:

Photo ID

Your current medications

Your insurance information

Please note: it is the responsibility of the patient to verify their insurance policy coverage of any scheduled procedure/office appointment. If you are not sure of your coverage please contact your insurance carrier.